Course Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, you should know how to:

• Use the mouse, standard menus and commands
• Open, save and close files

Course Objectives

• Use the Photoshop work area
• Preform basic photo color correction and cropping
• Apply Masks and Channels
• Use Advanced Layer Techniques
• Create Graphics Using Vector Drawing Tools
• Optimize images for the web

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Getting to know the Work Area

• Lesson Overview
• Starting to Work in Adobe Photoshop
  
• Using the Tools
• Using the Options Bar and Other Panels
  
• Undoing Actions in Photoshop
• Customizing the Workspace
  
• Finding Resources for Using Photoshop
• Checking for Updates
• Review Question and Answers
  

Lesson 2: Basic Photo Corrections

• Lesson Overview
  
• Strategy for Retouching
  
• Resolution and Image Size
  
• Getting Started
  
• Straightening and Cropping an Image
  
• Making Automatic Adjustments
• Removing a Color Cast
• Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range
• Replacing Colors in an Image
• Adjusting Lightness with the Dodge Tool
• Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge Tool
• Comparing Automatic and Manual Results
• Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool
• Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
• Using the Healing Brush and Patch Tools
• Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter
• Saving the Image for Four-Color Printing
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 3: Working with Selections

• Lesson Overview
  
• About Selecting and Selection Tools
  
• Getting Started
  
• Using the Quick Selection Tool
  
• Moving to a Selected Area
  
• Manipulating Sections
  
• Using the Magic Wand Tool
  
• Selecting the Lasso Tools
  
• Rotating a Selection
  
• Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
  
• Cropping an Image and Erasing Within a Selection
  
• Refining the Edge of a Selection
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 4: Layer Basics

• Lesson Overview
• About Layers
• Getting Started
• Using the Layers Panel
  
• Rearranging Layers
• Applying a Gradient to a Layer
  
• Applying a Layer Style
• Flattening and Saving Files
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 5: Masks and Channels

• Lesson Overview
• Working with Masks and Channels
• Getting Started
  
• Creating a Quick Mask
• Editing a Mask
• Viewing Channels
  
• Adjusting Individual Channels
  
• Loading a Mask as a Selection
  
• Applying Filters to a Mask
• Applying Effects Using a Gradient Mask
• Resizing the Canvas
• Removing the Background From an Image
• Moving Layers Between Documents
• Colorizing with an Adjustment Layer
• Grouping and Clipping Layers
• Inverting a Mask
• Using Type as a Mask
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 6: Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographs

• Lesson Overview
• Getting Started
• About Camera Raw
  
• Processing Camera Raw Files
• Correcting Digital Photographs in Photoshop
  
• Editing Images with a Vanishing-point Perspective
• Correcting Image Distortion
• Adding Depth of Field
  
• Creating a PDF Image Gallery
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 7: Typographic Design

• Lesson Overview
  
• About Type
  
• Getting Started
  
• Creating a Clipping Mask from Type
  
• Creating a Design Element from Type
  
• Using Interactive Formatting Controls
  
• Warping Point Type
• Designing a Paragraph of Type
• Warping a Layer
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 8: Vector Drawing Techniques

• Lesson Overview
• About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics
• About Paths and the Pen Tool
• Getting Started
  
• Using Paths with Artwork
• Creating Vector Objects for the Background
• Working with Defined Custom Shapes
• Importing a Smart Object
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 9: Advanced Layering

• Lesson Overview
  
• Getting Started
  
• Clipping a Layer to a Shape
  
• Setting up a Vanishing Point Grid
  
• Creating your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
  
• Placing Imported Artwork
• Adding Artwork in Perspective
• Adding a Layer Style
• Placing the Side Panel Artwork
• Adding More Artwork in Perspective
• Adding the Adjustment Layer
• Working with Layer Comps
• Managing Layers
• Flattening a Layered Image
• Merging Layers and Layer Groups
• Stamping Layers
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 10: Advanced Compositing

• Lesson Overview
• Getting Started
  
• Assembling a Montage of Images
  
• Applying Filters
  
• Hand-Coloring Selections on a Layer
• Applying Smart Filters
  
• Adding Drop Shadows and a Border
  
• Matching Color Schemes Across Images
  
• Automating a Multistep Task
  
• Stitching a Panorama
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 11: Preparing Files for the Web

• Lesson Overview
  
• Getting Started
  
• Selecting a Web Design Workspace
  
• Creating Slices
  
• Adding Animation
• Animating a Layer Style
• Exporting HTML and Images
• Using the Zoomify Feature
• Creating a Web Gallery
• Review Questions and Answers

Lesson 12: Working with 3D Images

• Lesson Overview
• Getting Started
  
• Creating a 3D Shape from a Layer
  
• Manipulating 3D Objects
• Using the 3D Panel to Adjust Lighting and Surface Texture
• Merging Two-Dimensional Layers onto 3D Layers
• Importing 3D Files
• Merging 3D Layers to Share the Same 3D Space
• Adding a Spot Light
• Painting on a 3D Object
• Adding 3D Text
• Creating a 3D postcard
• Review Questions and Answers

Lesson 13: Working with Scientific Images

• Lesson Overview
• Getting Started
  
• Viewing and Editing Files in Adobe Bridge
  
• Brightening and Boosting Color in an Image
  
• Creating a Map Border and Work Area
  
• Making a Custom Border
  
• Measuring Objects and Data
  
• Exporting Measurements
• Measuring a Cross-Section
• Measuring in Perspective Using the Vanishing Point Filter
• Adding a Legend
• Creating a Slide Show
• Review Questions and Answers

Lesson 14: Producing and Printing Consistent Color

• Lesson Overview
• About Color Management Settings
  
• Getting Started
• Specifying Color-Management Settings
  
• Proofing an Image
• Identifying Out-of-Gamut Colors
  
• Adjusting an Image and Printing a Proof
  
• Saving the Image as a CMYK EPS File
  
• Printing
• Review Questions and Answers